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H.R.1276: Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
117 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to revise the requirements for calculating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits. The bill increases the minimum SNAP benefit and requires benefits to be calculated using a low-cost food plan. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must determine the requirements for the low-cost food plan, which is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 23, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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March 1, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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March 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Alma Adams (D-N.C.) |